Research Associate in Materials

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Research Associate to join their Materials Analysis Centre. This fixed-term role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative research in materials characterisation. You will operate advanced equipment, engage in specimen preparation, and assist in training users while collaborating with academic and industrial partners. If you have a passion for materials science and a strong background in electron microscopy, this role is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science, physics, or engineering, or working towards one.
• Familiarity with electron microscopes and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain hot water autoclaves for corrosion testing.
• Characterise specimens using electron microscopy.
• Contribute to reports for industrial partners.

Skills

Electron Microscopy

Data Analysis

Scientific Report Writing

Risk Assessment

Education

PhD in Materials Science

PhD in Physics

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Gwyddion

MATLAB

ImageJ

Dragonfly

Job description

Applications are invited for a Research Associate in Materials at the Interface Analysis Centre (IAC) within the University of Bristol. This is a fixed-term 9-month role to cover a staff member on family leave, offering an excellent opportunity for a talented microscopist to join an established materials characterisation facility.

About the IAC Facility

The IAC comprises a suite of materials analysis laboratories within the School of Physics. It collaborates with industrial clients and academic partners, utilizing national laboratories such as Diamond Light Source, National Nuclear User Facilities, and resources within the Royce Institute. The role will specifically support high-temperature water autoclaves co-developed with EDF and NNL for corrosion testing.

Role Responsibilities

1. Operate and maintain the hot water autoclaves for corrosion testing of metals.
2. Characterise specimens exposed to hot water using electron microscopy.
3. Contribute to reports for industrial partners and academic publications.
4. Assist in co-supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
5. Engage in specimen preparation, training, and data analysis for internal and external users.
6. Help develop risk assessments, method statements, and standard operating procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• PhD in materials science, physics, engineering, or a related discipline, or working towards one.
• Familiarity with electron microscopes and analysis tools such as Gwyddion, MATLAB, ImageJ, Dragonfly.
• Experience in writing scientific reports and presenting research findings.